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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
1
Snow blankets Denver as residents struggle to move on feet of snow. Traffic grinds to a halt at major arteries while storm conditions persist and city crews work to restore routes. Emergency services report higher call volumes and stranded motorists across downtown and suburbs.
Denver is snow bound with 20 to 24 inches fallen and no relief in sight. Streetcar traffic stopped, downtown marooned workers and students sent home. Cattle ranges report little loss, while Boulder records 20 years of snow in one day and schools close early.
Texas flood center shifts south toward the gulf as Hearne to Richmond face crest. Brazos River causes deaths and heavy property damage with Waco and San Antonio hardest hit. San Antonio losses near a quarter million, Waco damages potentially equal. Pilfering occurs as waters recede. East Waco militia guard properties. two men drown near Waco. Train service disrupted in Austin Cameron and surrounding towns. Sabine river bottleneck near Terrell tied down by anchored tracks.
In Today’s Standard Page A Statement notes Red-letter day for Shriners of Algeria temple and suffrage groups, a hearing for Antisuffragists, re elects Dr Shaw. Sacramento man goes on a killing spree. Arthur McLean indicted in New York. Denver snowbound. Matty’s big league gossip. Teague elects officers. a druggist is sued. Around the state Anaconda reports. Habeas corpus writ denied. mining news. Indian proves alibi and is acquitted. wife bruising case. market notes. telegraphic news.
In Washington on December 4 anti suffrage women clashed with suffragists before the House Rules Committee over a proposal to create a national suffrage standing committee. Speakers from New York to California urged the panel to reject the plan while anti suffrage voices warned of militant resistance and warned that granting the vote would alter American manhood and family life.
Washington December session of the National American Woman Suffrage Association at its fifth annual convention adopted a new constitution and elected officers. Dr Shaw was re elected by the body, with Dr Anna Howard Shaw again as president and C P H Bemont of New York pushing for moved headquarters to Washington. The meeting discussed finance by budget and pledged funds to complete a campaign goal.
Helena December report covers Shriners of Montana Algerian Temple celebrating a red letter day with imperial potentate Willard W. Irwin of Wheeling arriving by special train. A parade through the city features elephants goats and brothers from Butte Livingston and Helena. 200 novices initiated, banquet follows, and a business session elects officers including Illustrious Potentate H R Cunningham and J H Hall Great Falls.
One hundred Butte Shriners boarded a special train at Great Northern Depot at 7 yesterday evening. The A C M band played at the depot and during the trip. the Shriners in fezs enjoyed light music and antics. The party, decorated with streamers and a crowd label, included guests Mrs Martha Collins Miss Sophie Carney and Aliss Florence McGrath. City ticket agent Dave E Wilder accompanied the train to Helena. The return train leaves Helena today at 4 and is due here by 8 p m.
John C. admitted stealing from his employer over a period of more than four years and eight months. He testified the bulk of the money was spent on a young woman, giving her mobile and other valuables including about $1500.
A Alameda County jury in Judge Harris court awarded a record damages verdict of 5300 in a California auto collision case involving Mrs Frances Were allo. The dramatic award ranks as the heaviest in state history to date, reported late today.
A period statement asserts that Anaconda Copper Mining officials acted in good faith during controversial vein ownership claims with Butte and that negotiations led to a fair compromise. It credits President Protsnent with pushing amicable settlement and praises courteous treatment during talks.
A carpenter, John Barrocks, killed cafe owner Ernest Schmerber and wounded five others including two police officers in a Sacramento cafe dispute over a bill. He surrendered after firing from the doorway and through the front door, with one bystander and four others among the injured before arrest.
The New York Police Department boosted detective presence for the Christmas season and issued a warning list of don’ts for shoppers. Do not accept C O D parcels before inspection, avoid displaying money, keep purses out of sight in carriers, beware of delivery scams, and do not reveal package contents to anyone. Be cautious of street jewelry sales and never leave your apartment room showing deliveries to awaiting family members.
New York December 4 Arthur A McLean treasurer of the democratic state committee was indicted on two counts for receiving campaign contributions from corporations Everett P Fowler of Kingston already under indictment for extortion was indicted again based on testimony showing a $1000 bank draft from Matthew Van Alstyne to McLean in October and a $400 check from Harold Owens Dale Engineering Co Utica. The Fowler indictment rests on Owens testimony that Fowler solicited the contribution. The charge carries a misdemeanor with possible imprisonment under state law.
Medford Oregon December 4 First Sergeant Tengwald of the Oregon National Guard was retired to private life after he frightened men by saying orders had been received to invade Mexico Captain Arnold W Deane discharged Tengwald when the joke was discovered Two soldiers left town to take leaves Tengwald is nephew of State Deputy J W Wester Special Dispatch to the standard Great Falls Montana December 4 A 24 year old daughter severely burned in kitchen accident in this city when her clothing caught on a stove and her body was burned
Reports from Matamoros say 220 federals fell in a 24 hour battle near Tula below Victoria Tamaulipas as Villa's rebel army gathers 20 000 to march toward Mexico City. Villa plans to move from Chihuahua toward Torreon Zacatecas and then to the capital with vast artillery and ammunition.
Washington reports growing responsibility among Northern Mexico rebel leaders for life and property protection. The State Department notes prompt action on American hostage cases, with constitutionalist generals gradually imposing restraints on subordinates. Some civil authority returning in northern states gains recognition by military leaders as a civil government forms, while Villa supporters fear recognition could spur northern separation from Mexico.
In ngham Utah on December 4 authorities report escalating poisonous gases at the Utah Apex mine where Ralph Lopez, a desperado, hid for four weeks. Smudge operations intend to extinguish by tomorrow as wet gunpowder creates the deadly damp cloud. The dense gas may delay rescue after the double bulb heads are removed, and the fate of Lopez and the two officers and a Mexican miner remains unknown.
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